Augustus Kountze
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Augustus Kountze (November 19, 1826āApril 30, 1892) was an American businessman based in Omaha, Nebraska, Kountze, Texas and New York City. He founded a late 19th-century national banking dynasty along with his brothers Charles, Herman and Luther.[1]
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Augustus Kountze | |
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Born | (1826-11-19)19 November 1826 |
Died | 30 April 1892(1892-04-30) (aged 65) |
Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Businessman |
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In 1861, Augustus was named Treasurer of the Nebraska Territory, and in 1867 was named the first Treasurer of the State of Nebraska.[2] In 1862, US President Abraham Lincoln appointed him to the original Board of Directors of the Union Pacific Railroad.[3]